Question: Blue Book Of Gun Values

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iSnipe

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Hello,

I'm interested in getting the book "Blue Book Of Gun Values".

The latest version is the 29th Edition. I can also get a new 28th Edition at a killer price. I wanted to know what exactly are the differences between these two editions?

I can assume the 28th doesn't have the newest information compared to the 29th. I want to make one hypothetical scenario: Say I see a gun from 1971 to 1974 that says it's worth $300 in one of the better conditions from the 28th Edition. If I looked at the value of that same gun in the 29th Edition, what are the chances the value will be different?

When using the latest edition from previous ones, do you often see value changes in rifle values in the past? I'm looking to get a book so I can get a "general" idea what a gun is worth. I also understand the abstract circumstance that can determine a gun's worth... like someone wanting it bad. LOL!... or certain economic or political events that take place to influence the market, etc. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

I ask this because the $20 difference I can get between the 2 editions plays a small role in my determination of what book to get. It's a Jackson I'd rather spend elsewhere if I can help it!

Your input is appreciated. Thanks,

iSnipe
 
I have never had much faith in the Blue Book.
For example.. the book shows S&W 610 handguns at prices that are $200-300 below what 90% of them are sold at.
 
Without the book there is no reference to go by. With the book... and if it's known guns are normally sold X% higher than what's listed, then the book is very valuable because that's a sorta-reliable place to start from. Essentially you contradicted yourself. LOL!

From reading the new version at a store, I already found several guns I knew of are selling higher than listed, but that's a reference to start and learn from.

I'm just getting a feel for the differences between the 2 versions. Not sure which one I'll get, because that's $20 I could spend elsewhere if it's no big deal.

I know if people are looking for a particular rifle, it pays to watch ads, classifieds and auctions on what that rifle is listed or sold for. That's a good place to reference from.

Thanks,

iSnipe
 
The Blue Book of Gun Values is a benchmark so to speak as in a known place to start from. Having said that, if gun values are the only reason for having one you are ignoring much of the information in the book. There is information on dates of manufacture, specifications, small changes that can affect price, and many other kinds of data that you can use.
 
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